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Sutersville, PA

Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County · Metropolitan Area

Sutersville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 537. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
537 Population 1,989/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $57,366 per capita
$121,600 Home Value $141,000 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $768/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,600
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $768
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Sutersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population537
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density1,989/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$57,366
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$768
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,000
Housing Units262
Rent Burden29.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation868 ft (265 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute37 min
Broadband72.2%
Libraries22

Is Sutersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sutersville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Sutersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sutersville is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sutersville is $121,600, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sutersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Sutersville has a population of 537 with a density of 1,989 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 55.4 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.5% female and 44.5% male. The city is predominantly White (96.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 2.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 17.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 98.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

537
Total Population
1,989
People / sq mi
55.4yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sutersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sutersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sutersville is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,366 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,087, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 5.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sutersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$57,366
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.9 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sutersville is $121,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,000, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $768 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 262 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1952. The average annual property tax is $6,108 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,600
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$768
34% below US avg
Rent Burden29.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units262
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.02%
Sutersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 868 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall21.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation868 ft (265 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,989/sq mi
Coordinates40.2345°N, 79.8015°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWestmoreland County County
County FIPS42129

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 30°F (-1°C)
2.5"
Feb 31°F (-1°C)
2.4"
Mar 40°F (4°C)
3.4"
Apr 50°F (10°C)
3.4"
May 60°F (15°C)
4.0"
Jun 68°F (20°C)
3.9"
Jul 73°F (23°C)
4.0"
Aug 71°F (22°C)
3.7"
Sep 64°F (18°C)
3.3"
Oct 53°F (12°C)
2.7"
Nov 43°F (6°C)
3.1"
Dec 33°F (1°C)
2.8"

The warmest month is July at 73°F, while the coldest is January at 30°F — a seasonal swing of 44°F. May sees the most rain (4.0"), while February is the driest (2.4").

Sutersville is located in Westmoreland County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 63.9% of the vote, a 28.4-point margin. 72.2% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 22 public libraries serving the community. 1,116 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+86.0%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,989/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyWestmoreland County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.2%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.9 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

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